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Update. Back on 100mcgs. The 112mcgs was too high. I actually liked how I felt on the higher dose, but the doctor knows what is best. As for my heart, I was given a new drug but I don’t like the side effects. I did do an ultrasound for my thyroid and it is looking okay, however they did find two nodules but they are too small to be serious. Thanks for checking in on me. Let me know how your doing, and share some tips with me.

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My heart monitor. I wore this for 30days and the results are in. I have PSVT. My doctors recommend surgery because I am young and the surgery is 95% successful. But I don’t want to have surgery. I am going to try to live with this.

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I ran into this ad. I took screen shots of it. My question is does this really work? It claims that glyphosate is the cause of most people’s obesity, diabetes, fatigue, brain fog, etc. It also claims what foods to stay away from. I even ran into a similar one like this ad that said whole grain is a major cause. These so claimed foods can cause leaky gut. But this ad claims this pill will cure all that. So does this really work? Should I fall for it? It also claims that chicory root will help , vit B complex and healthy bacteria will fix that;that’s what is in the pill.

Saw this ad on my yahoo mail. 1/22/20

#whole grain #leaky gut #synbiotic365

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New dose! I take 112mcg of levothyroxine. I have felt my body adjust to it! Sweat and thirst! But I finally feel better. Why the increase from 100 to 112mcg? Well, my tsh levels increased again. Guess I didn’t have enough of this med. I know it’s working now because I feel my body temp as hot! Strange right?

(1/9/2020)

I am due for a lab test soon. Will get that done the week before my next appointment on the 23rd.

Next appointment is to ultrasound my thyroid 😊 hope it will be ultra fine

those with the battle. Don’t give up and stick to it!

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Bone Scan

Got a bone scan and the results are in! I have osteopenia. Yay not osteoporosis yet. I am thankful. There isn’t a cure for osteopenia but I have heard you can prevent it from progressing to osteoporosis. I simply cannot remain sedentary but stay active and exercise.

Luckily my job is labor intensive so this should keep my bones in check. I also signed up to active classes at my community college, such as, dance conditioning , tap, yoga and ballet.

I have learned so much about these disciplines. I do my own work outs at home in the mornings. I encourage all who have hypothyroidism or hashimotos to be active it helps. Of course work at your own pace.

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Vitamin D3 2000ut, right Vitamin D2 50,000ut, So I found out I’m Vitamin D deficient. My Hashimoto’s thyroiditis disease caused it. Normal/healthy is between 30-100. My level is at a 6.4. It’s so low. I was wondering why I was feeling so tired and feeling pain in my legs. I’m on the 3rd week of taking these pills. My doctor hopes in 6 months i’m at least a 25. I didn’t think it would take that long to see results, but we will see. I take D3 every day. I take D2 once a week.

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My pills. Left was 88mcg levothyroxine generic. Bottom is 100mcg generic, and top right circles is synthroid, brand levothyroxine at 100mcg. They keep me together. without these pills i would fall apart.

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Seeing a Different Doctor

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i love this for lunch

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Added Supplements

So I added supplements to my diet. I am currently taking wheat grass shots and protein powder. I stopped taking biotin because the wheat grass shots have the nutrients to provide skin and nail health. I do feel that the wheat grass shots are making a positive difference. I noticed that i don’t get sick and I feel more energized. You can buy this powder at your local health food store. I get mine at sprouts. I started to add protein powder because I am not eating enough protein per day. I think it helps too. i combine these two powders in a smoothie. My medication is still 100mcg and the results are still good.

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no more blood tests every 3 months

I use to get a blood test every three months but since my last appointment and changing my levothyroxine from 88 to 100. I have shown improvement in my blood tests. so I will only get drawn every 6 months. I do feel better with the medication. I’m warm or hot and I have a greater appetite. My energy is great right now too. I forgot what normal health felt like and it’s great. Doctor said if i start feeling like i did before, to come in for an blood test and check up early.

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coffee on your medicine is a no no. Bad start to my morning and I shouldn't be drinking coffee anyways 😭

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exercise and medicine

I have been exercising and I have gained back a lot of my strength. I also lost weight not that I really needed it but my body doesn't look swollen anymore from water retention which was a common affect of hypothyroidism. I have been doing yoga and taking ballet barre classes. It has helped so much. If you have this disorder, taking the pills alone is great but you will feel more better if you add some exercise in your life a long with a healthy diet. still getting the medication amount sorted. My doctor still wants to monitor the progress with the current amount I'm taking. So far it has been good and the abnormal heart palpitations stopped so it could mean my body has adjusted To it; I really do think the exercise really helped. My last 2 appointment visits have been strange only cuz the hospital forgot to create an appointment and as a result didn't get my labs done. But my last visit was better. my next visit is in August and can't wait to hear how my blood levels are. I hope it my next visit goes smoothly.

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My last Visit

So just got checked and my TSH was high again. I have been up and down the last three months with my energy being high then some days sluggish and tired. I don’t know what’s the matter with my body. Next appointment is in March and the doctor said to take my whole pill everyday again because last Check up my T hormones were too high and was having abnormal heart palpitations. I was taking half a pill once a week. Hoping things get better. How this gets resolved I’m tired of blood tests every 3 months.

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my-mad-fat-fibro-diary: me at every doctors appointment I don’t have a doctor I have a nurse practitioner and what’s great about her is that she has hypothyroidism too so she can relate. Now I am seeing a physician assistant at an endocrinology center. So far I like it. I do miss my nurse practitioner but insurance company not accepted there.

me at every doctors appointment

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I can use a nap now :) I don't know why maybe something I ate.

Not even 10am and you already need a nap?

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this is very helpful.